What’s the point of anti-doping? And what’s the point of sport in the early 21st century? Is the current system of anti-doping good for our kids, our athletes and is it good for sport? Is it even good…
In light of relevations into doping in Australian sport, should more be done to protect and inform professional athletes?
Phil Roeder
Should an athlete advocacy organisation be established to help athletes navigate the minefield of banned and permitted substances in sport? We believe it should be.
Last week’s report by the Australian…
An ASADA investigation has been launched into the alleged use of supplements by Essendon players last year.
AAP/Ben Macmahon
By now you’ll have heard the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is investigating Essendon Football Club. At this stage, there has been speculation about the injection of “peptides” by players…
Pasta and other carbohydrate-rich foods can boost muscle glycogen stores.
chrismar
During the London Olympics, and beyond, many endurance athletes will attempt to increase their muscle glycogen stores by carbohydrate loading. This is because, despite its importance, glycogen is a fuel…
Lance Armstrong could potentially lose all seven of his Tour de France victories.
Jean-Christophe Bott/AAP
The cauldron of long-standing doping allegations against former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has finally boiled over.
The seven-time Tour de France winner is now facing charges from the US Anti…
It’s obvious: better referee performance is better for players and better for spectators. Right?
AAP Image/Joe Castro
Late last week football (soccer) website football365.com reported that FIFA, the international governing body for the world game, is considering forcing referees to pass fitness tests prior to games…
Should cannabis to be considered a “performance-enhancing” drug by the World Anti-Doping Agency?
pietroizzo
It has been widely reported that representatives from a group of Australian sporting codes – including athletics, cricket, rugby league and Australian Rules Football – met with the director-general of…
Are we entering an era of better memory, less fear, greater popularity?
Divine Harvester
When people think about taking a new drug that can enhance who they are, or consider giving it to their child, their most immediate and appropriate concern centres on the potential health dangers.
While…
